The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a nonprofit, global research organization dedicated to advancing human well-being, environmental conservation and equity.

We
conduct research that enables more informed and equitable decision
making about the use and management of tropical and sub-tropical forest
landscapes. We help policy makers and practitioners shape effective
policy, improve the management of tropical forests and address the needs
and perspectives of people who depend on forests for their livelihoods.
Our multidisciplinary approach considers the underlying drivers of
deforestation and degradation which often lie outside the forestry
sector: forces such as agriculture, infrastructure development, trade
and investment policies and law enforcement.

CIFOR is looking for

Gender Post-Doctoral Fellow – Globalized trade and investments

Overview

CIFOR
is seeking a qualified, committed and collaborative post-doctoral
fellow to undertake research on gender and agribusiness expansion in
tropical countries. The successful candidate will document the mediating
factors that affect rural women and men in the process of agribusiness
expansion, and assess how different outcomes can be realized under
smallholder-inclusive investment models. The post-doctoral fellow will
be a part of the CGIAR Research Consortium on Forest, Trees and
Agroforestry (CRP FTA) Flagship 5 on “Global Trade and Investments”, and
work closely with researchers at CRP Policy Institutions and Markets
(PIM) and CRP Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE), focusing on the gender
differentiated impacts of large-scale land and water acquisition.

Summary of responsibilities

Carrying
out a review of literature on gender and agribusiness expansion;
assessing whether and how different policy responses (such as
responsible investments policies, regulatory safeguards and codes of
conduct – among others) take into account gender issues linked to
commercial commodity investments

Designing
a detailed research protocol to conduct primary research on policy
process and local level impacts; analyzing primary and secondary data

Developing
a strategy for engaging with both research and boundary partners, and
informing key government and donor strategies on agribusiness expansion

A PhD
in a gender related issues in any of the following disciplines:
development studies, economics, sociology, anthropology and other
relevant disciplines. A solid foundation in political economy or
political ecology

A
minimum of two years, hands-on experience with gender and natural
resource management, forestry, environmental management required

Sound command of qualitative and quantitative research methods applied to developing country contexts

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and complete tasks with an attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Values the sharing of information in a collaborative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning

Willingness to travel as required.

Terms and Conditions

This is a Post-Doctoral Fellow position. CIFOR offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with skills and experience

The
appointment will be for a period of two years, inclusive nine-month
probationary period, with a possibility of extension contingent upon
performance, continued relevance of the position and available
resources. Maximum assignment of Post-Doctoral Fellow is four years.

The duty station will be at CIFOR Headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia or CIFOR Hub in Nairobi, Kenya.

Application process

The application deadline is 30 September 2015

We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.